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A 21-gun salute greeted the Queen as she arrived at Edmonton's Canadian Forces base - almost an hour late
A 21-gun salute greeted the Queen as she arrived at Edmonton's Canadian Forces base - almost an hour late

A 21-gun salute greeted the Queen as she arrived at Edmonton's Canadian Forces base - almost an hour late

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Original Toronto Star caption: A 21-gun salute greeted the Queen as she arrived at Edmonton's Canadian Forces base - almost an hour late. Thousands were there to cheer her - roadway out of the base was lined with Brownies and Girl Guides. The royal family enjoyed a private dinner last night; the Queen will open Commonwealth Games Thursday.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0123086F
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